Poco F4 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 961,250).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Poco F4 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 961250
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F4 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F4 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 961250 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F4
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F4 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Poco F4 by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Poco F4 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F4 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F4 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco F4 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.